Senior Project Manager (M3)

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating responsible places that deliver transformative impacts on people, communities, and societies worldwide. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site .

Within our consulting business, we leverage our practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock potential in every project.

The project:

The role is within the chief infrastructure office of a semi-state organisation in Ireland, responsible for high voltage station and circuit projects, as well as upgrades and refurbishments of the existing transmission network. The risk manager should have experience in project delivery for large capital projects, preferably in the offshore energy sector, and hold a relevant risk qualification from a recognized industry body.

Our values shape our consulting approach and define the people we want to join us:

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• Promote Mace's safety values, exhibit visible safety behaviors, share lessons learned, and utilize safety frameworks to support staff wellbeing.
• Possess technical expertise in local health and safety regulations relevant to the project portfolio.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment, emphasizing team wellbeing.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

• Ensure robust quality systems are in place and managed effectively.
• Manage project delivery from inception through to completion, adhering to milestones and timelines.
• Support senior leadership and project teams to deliver projects accurately and on time.
• Implement risk management processes aligned with organizational policies and frameworks.
• Collaborate with the CIO risk manager to ensure consistent risk management practices across projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of risk management strategies and practices.
• Challenge and improve risk data quality and robustness.
• Facilitate risk workshops and lead risk reporting and analysis.
• Support offshore teams in risk identification and response development.
• Perform quantitative risk analyses and integrate findings into project controls.
• Coordinate risk training and promote risk management benefits within teams.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure data quality and reporting accuracy.
• Engage with stakeholders to review and update risks at enterprise level.
• Align risk, schedule, and cost controls with project performance.
• Perform other activities as required by the programme controls lead.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

• Manage project budgets, identify risks and challenges, and implement mitigations.
• Support the development of your function or business unit for long-term sustainability.
• Uphold the company's values, making a positive impact on people, clients, and the environment.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

• Manage design and consultancy teams collaboratively to ensure responsibilities are met.
• Lead project teams and stakeholders to achieve KPIs.
• Network, innovate, and stay informed on best practices, leveraging Mace's resources and knowledge hubs.

Qualifications and experience:

• Minimum 10 years in programme and project risk management.
• Chartered or professional membership, NFQ Level 8, relevant leadership training.
• Experience in offshore energy or large capital infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to define, evaluate, and improve risk management processes.
• Excellent communication skills for senior stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of risk standards (ISO31000, COSO, PMI, APM, Orange Book).
• Experience with risk databases and modelling tools (Pentana, ARM, Primavera Risk Safran).
• Practical risk workshop facilitation experience.
• Risk qualification from a recognized industry body (IRM, PMI, APM, IIA) is desirable.
• Experience working across multiple disciplines and project levels.

Additional qualities:

• Membership in RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent.
• Property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Commercial acumen and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Knowledge of sustainability and carbon considerations in projects.

Mace is committed to diversity and inclusion. Even if you do not meet all criteria, we encourage you to apply. We also support flexible, part-time, and hybrid working arrangements.